Please listen in for insider perspectives and insights on the job market, careers, and recruiting. The show is hosted by Manny Contomanolis, Director of Harvard's Mignone Center for Career Success. Follow the instagram page @HarvardMCS for some of the best episode highlights.
Career 411
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Please listen in for insider perspectives and insights on the job market, careers, and recruiting. The show is hosted by Manny Contomanolis, Director of Harvard's Mignone Center for Career Success. Follow the instagram page @HarvardMCS for some of the best episode highlights.
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March 27, 2026
#7 David Malan on CS50’s Origins, Risk, and Future of Education
<p>Harvard Professor, David Malan, recounts how losing a Harvard Undergraduate Council election pushed him to improve his public speaking, leading him to teach Harvard Computer Society seminars and then become a teaching fellow and instructor for an Extension School intro course. He pursued a PhD to keep academic doors open and later stepped into a CS50 teaching vacancy, a role he has continued for 18 years. Malan describes CS50 as an inspiring introduction to technology focused on understanding and problem-solving rather than specific languages, designed for students across disciplines and scaled online for broader access. He discusses making education more engaging, the benefits of asynchronous learning, and leadership lessons like saying “yes,” shielding teams from constraints, and building the CS50 Duck chatbot after ChatGPT’s release. He advises students to pursue what they actually want sooner and predicts more shared curricula, efficiencies, and AI-powered personalized support in K–12 and higher education.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=41s">00:41</a> From Loss to Teaching<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=132s">02:12</a> Becoming CS50 Instructor<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=156s">02:36</a> Why CS50 Works<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=238s">03:58</a> Future and AI Shift<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=355s">05:55</a> Engaging Teaching Style<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=476s">07:56</a> Interdisciplinary Mindset<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=700s">11:40</a> Career Detours and Startups<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=859s">14:19</a> Best Career Advice Yes<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=993s">16:33</a> Lead by Removing Friction<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=1118s">18:38</a> Do What You Want Now<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=1338s">22:18</a> Higher Ed Next Decades<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSodkQcc4Y&t=1511s">25:11</a> Closing Thanks</p>
February 25, 2026
#6 Patrick Chung: The Mindset of Successful Entrepreneurs
Host Manny interviews Patrick Chung, founding partner of XFund, exploring the entrepreneurial mindset and key traits of successful founders.
December 4, 2023
#5 Nicky Garcea: Skills-Based Hiring
<p>In this episode of Career 411, Manny interviews <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickygarcea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Nicky Garcea</a>, co-founder of <a href="https://cappfinity.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Cappfinity</a>, a leader in strengths-based recruitment. Nicky discusses the shift towards skills-based hiring, the evolving dynamics in the recruitment space, and the impact on diversity. Tune in for insights into the future of recruitment and valuable advice for candidates navigating the changing landscape.</p>
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